Andy Dalton or Michael Penix Jr.Who should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Andy Dalton is a Carolina Panthers quarterback who averaged 9.8 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2025. Michael Penix Jr. is a Atlanta Falcons quarterback who averaged 13.4 fantasy points per game across 9 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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QBCarolina Panthers

Andy Dalton

PPG

9.8

Games

Pass Yds

1,925

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 11

QBAtlanta Falcons#29 QB

Michael Penix Jr.

PPG

13.4

Games

Pass Yds

1,982

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Andy Dalton vs Michael Penix Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Andy Dalton	Michael Penix Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.8	13.4
Games Played	10	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	98	121
Passing Yards	1,925	1,982
Passing TDs	10	9
Pass Yds/Game	192.5	220.2
Rushing Yards	42	70
Rushing TDs	0	1
Total TDs	10	10
TDs/Game	1.0	1.1
Age	-	26
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Andy Dalton or Michael Penix Jr. in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Andy Dalton and Michael Penix Jr. is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Andy Dalton averaged 9.8 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Michael Penix Jr. averaged 13.4.

Should I draft Andy Dalton or Michael Penix Jr. in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Andy Dalton averaged 9.8 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2025, and Michael Penix Jr. averaged 13.4 across 9. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Andy Dalton and Michael Penix Jr. average in 2025?▾

Andy Dalton averaged 9.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Michael Penix Jr. averaged 13.4 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

Do Andy Dalton and Michael Penix Jr. share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Andy Dalton and Michael Penix Jr. share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at quarterback for that week.